Stories
I have been a fan of The Irregardless for more than 20 years, but never more so than the
period beginning in early 1992.
This was a very dark time in our lives and the bright spot in our day was coming to The
Irregardless for supper after a l-o-n-g day at work. Often times the restaurant was very
busy.........but Sandy or Donna would always find a spot for us.........usually at the little
table just outside the kitchen door, where the staff sat when they were not busy.
We had many great meals at that little table.........but my favorite was Grouper
Moutard.....and Jane's was, of course, Morgan Street Chicken. I remember that I would whine
to Arthur to have the grouper more often......never considering the season. One time he put
it on the menu and called it Bostrom's Grouper.
We remember the awful fire....and how badly we missed going to The Irregardless for those
many months. Dozens of times we rode by and looked in the dark window, seeking some hint of
progress in re-construction.
We loved the new restaurant when it opened........and we have continued to visit often. And,
just last week I was whining to Arthur for Grouper Moutard.
Bob & Jane Bostrom
Raleigh
I was so happy to see that you have a website and just wondered if you are selling your
wonderful lemon tahini salad dressing? We had moved to Raleigh in May of 1976 and discovered
your fantastic restaurant shortly after arriving there.
The most vivid memory for us was the best vegetable plate served on brown earthenware and
sitting in a booth that looked out a window and the waitress was (and excuse the term, but it
was 1976)dressed so hippy style with dangling earrings, flowing skirt and it was the most
mother earth like, peaceful setting inside.
I remember the salads, fruit with the cottage cheese was great. We loved Dr. Bronners
peppermint soap that was sold by the cash register where Arthur's mother worked. At the cash
there was also a picture of Arthur's wife (I am pretty sure) with their baby with their
mouths wide open as if they were singing.
What happy times those were for me and my husband. Forgive me for rambling, but I miss those
early days coming there and one last thing, the chocolate silk pie, I wish I had a piece
right now. This is what happens when you get older and wish for simpler times.
We left there in 1991 and I think Irregardless is my most favorite restaurant ever. Well,
thanks for the memories and I at least can look at the great food we are missing.
Missy Aslund
Bluffton, SC
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